AI Engineer - Cardiff
Circle Recruitment · Cardiff · posted 18 days ago
Going rate £52,000UK median £52,518
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Going rate for this occupation: £52,000 · UK median pay £52,518
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Where this salary sits
- UK pay for this occupation
- This role£45,000 to £53,000stated
- Going rate£52,000
- UK median£52,518
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| Percentile | Pay |
|---|---|
| 25th | £44,943 |
| 50th | £52,518 |
| Going rate | £52,000 |
| UK median | £52,518 |
Sponsorship
Sponsorship chance
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- Occupation is eligible for Skilled Worker
- Salary clears only at the top of the range
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- A recruitment agency posted this advert, so the employer who would hold the licence is not named.
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AI Engineer - Cardiff
Our client is a leading company based in central Cardiff and they are looking to hire a couple of experienced AI engineers to join their IT team. In this position, you will lead on the design, development, and deployment of advanced AI solutions that enhance operational efficiency and support business growth. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, guide technical direction, and mentor a growing team of engineers.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and deployment of AI-powered tools to improve efficiency and productivity
- Design advanced solutions including automation, RAG, and LLM-based workflows
- Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and deliver strategic AI initiatives that deliver measurable business value
- Provide guidance on AI architecture, tooling, and technology direction
- Ensure systems are secure, scalable, and compliant with governance standards
- Monitor performance and continuously optimise AI systems
- Mentor and develop a small team of engineers while promoting best practices
Skills & Experience
- Strong experience with AI engineering, or software engineering (e.g. Python, Java, JavaScript / TypeScript etc.) with libraries / frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow etc.)
- Experience with RAG and LLM-based solutions
- Solid understanding of AI architectures and data pipelines
- Knowledge of security, compliance, and governance principles from a development perspective
- Proven mentoring and team development capabilities
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Strategic, hands-on approach with a focus on delivery
This is a hybrid role in central Cardiff, with a starting salary of up to £45,000 - £53,000 depending on experience. If you are eager to take a role in shaping AI capabilities within a forward-thinking organisation investing heavily in their AI and development functions, click 'Apply Now' or send your CV directly to matthew . leach@ circlerecruitment . com
Unfortunately our client is unable to offer sponsorship for this position. In order to be considered you must have full right to work in the UK and live within commuting distance of Cardiff.
Keywords: AI Engineer / Artificial Intelligence / Software Engineer / Python / Java / JavaScript / Cardiff
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